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FarmConnect’s “ConnectBee” secures U.S. patent — marking a global leap forward for K-Agriculture
2025-10-20
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AI-based bee and pollen detection image — patented by FarmConnect 
(Photo courtesy of FarmConnect co.)

South Korean AgTech innovator FarmConnect (CEO Kim Moo-hyun) announced on the 20th that its AI-based smart farm bee pollination activity analysis system, “ConnectBee,” has been officially registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

This achievement demonstrates the global competitiveness of Korean agricultural technology and is regarded as a milestone that elevates the technological stature of K-Agriculture to a new level.

Bees are the primary pollinators responsible for pollination in over 70% of the world’s major crops.
Pollination—the process of transferring pollen from flower to flower to enable fertilization—is an essential stage that determines the fruit set and quality of crops such as tomatoes and strawberries.
Accordingly, the level of bee pollination activity serves as a key indicator directly linked to farm productivity.

Until now, there has been a lack of pollen data analysis technology capable of accurately determining whether actual pollination has occurred.

FarmConnect’s ConnectBee is an AI system that simultaneously analyzes bees and pollen, providing real-time pollination activity data.By applying ultra-lightweight edge technology, it enables on-site real-time analysis without the need for high-performance servers.Through this technology, bee pollination activity can be quantitatively verified, offering direct support for improving both productivity and crop quality..

With this U.S. patent registration, FarmConnect has established a foothold for entry into the North American market.The company has already secured patents in South Korea, Japan, and Eurasia, and is currently filing additional patents in major agricultural markets, including the European Union, China, and Canada.

ConnectBee has also been recognized for its technological innovation, earning the “CES 2025 Innovation Award” in the AgTech category.

Kim Moo-hyun, CEO of FarmConnect, stated, “This patent represents the core technology that enables the identification of bees and pollen within designated zones — forming the foundation for analyzing bee pollination activity. Through this, we have secured technological leadership in the field of AI-driven smart agriculture and gained a significant competitive edge in the global market.”


Meanwhile, the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (EPIS), under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has selected ConnectBee for its “AI-Based Smart Agriculture On-Site Problem-Solving Demonstration Project.” The demonstration is currently being conducted through early next year at a strawberry smart farm in Damyang County, Jeollanam-do. The project aims to collect and utilize on-site data in connection with the national smart agriculture platform “SmartFarm Korea” and to verify the system’s effectiveness in improving farm productivity.  


Reported by Jo Ho-hyun (hohyun@etnews.com)


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